In this episode of A Story of Us, Nagarathna Balakrishna chats with renowned paleoartist John Gurche (https://gurche.com/) as he candidly reflects on his early journey into reconstructing our ancestors, shares how he blends science and art in his work, navigates the creative and ethical challenges of reconstruction, and offers thoughtful advice for aspiring students in the field.
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In this episode of A Story of Us, Nagarathna Balakrishna chats with renowned paleoartist John Gurche (https://gurche.com/) as he candidly reflects on his early journey into reconstructing our ancestors, shares how he blends science and art in his work, navigates the creative and ethical challenges of reconstruction, and offers thoughtful advice for aspiring students in the field.
A Story of Us with Dr. Habiba Chirchir (Biological Anthropology)
A Story of Us
27 minutes 54 seconds
7 months ago
A Story of Us with Dr. Habiba Chirchir (Biological Anthropology)
In this episode, Dr. Habiba Chirchir, a biological anthropologist, discusses her research on skeletal anatomy and behavior and its implications for understanding human evolution. She explores what it means for the human skeleton to be more ‘gracile,’ drawing comparisons between the domestication of domestic dogs and wolves, the challenges of interpreting skeletal changes, and the importance of collaboration and mentorship in her work.
Dr. Chirchir is looking to grow her team! If you're interested in joining, reach out at chirchir.4@osu.edu or visit the Skeletal Anatomy Lab (https://habibachirchir.wixsite.com/scientist-site) to learn more.
A Story of Us
In this episode of A Story of Us, Nagarathna Balakrishna chats with renowned paleoartist John Gurche (https://gurche.com/) as he candidly reflects on his early journey into reconstructing our ancestors, shares how he blends science and art in his work, navigates the creative and ethical challenges of reconstruction, and offers thoughtful advice for aspiring students in the field.
